Carbon monoxide poisoning is a serious condition that can occur when someone breathes in too much carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas. It is often caused by faulty or improperly used fuel-burning appliances, such as furnaces, stoves, fireplaces, and generators. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, and loss of consciousness. In severe cases, carbon monoxide poisoning can be fatal.
There are a number of things that people can do to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, including:
